Patients all across Arizona are eligible to apply for a medical marijuana identification card. That means that card holders have access to the medical marijuana offered by dispensaries, co-ops and other entities such as caregivers, to qualifying patients. In order to be able to apply you need to fall under the category of ‘eligible patient’ suffering from one of the  12 debilitating medical conditions specified in the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.

Steps to Receiving a Medical Marijuana Card

If your illness qualifies you to receive medical marijuana in the state of Arizona, there are a number of important steps you must follow to receiving a card.

• Speak with your physician and see if your health may benefit from medical marijuana.  If you physician does not provide medical marijuana recommendations there are many other physicians who do.  All you need to do is provide the physician who is examining you for a medical marijuana recommendation your medical records. During your visit with the physician, the physician will review your records, give you a physical exam, at the end of which (assuming the patient was found to be eligible) the physician will fill out and sign a dated Medical Marijuana Physician Certification form provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Upon receiving your recommendation from a medical practicioner, you must formally apply for a Medical Marijuana Card, which is a free service provided by Arizona Hemp Center Community for all members. The application must include the recommending, personal information and a Medical Marijuana Patient Attestation form declaring that all the information contained in the form is true.
• Lastly, you need to pay a fee to issue your medical marijuana card, and may be eligible for price reductions based your financial situation. This card needs to be renewed on an annual basis.

The Arizona Hemp Center can help facilitate interested patients with free pre-evaluations for medical marijuana, and also connect them with doctors who can write them a recommendation. Learn more by contacting our team.